Dr. Saurabh Garg, currently serving as the Secretary of Social Justice and Empowerment for the Government of India, stands as a distinguished figure with over 30 years of extensive experience at various governmental levels. Renowned for his dynamic leadership, Dr. Garg has held key roles, including Chief Executive Officer of the Unique Identification Authority of India and Principal Secretary for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment in Odisha. His visionary initiatives have left an indelible mark, from spearheading the Aadhaar initiative to digitalizing agriculture and implementing innovative income transfer schemes for farmers.With a robust background in finance, Dr. Garg played a pivotal role in formulating the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and shaping Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policies during his tenure at the Ministry of Finance. Armed with a Ph.D. in International Economics and Development from Johns Hopkins University, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, Dr. Garg brings a wealth of academic prowess to his impactful administrative roles. His commitment to knowledge dissemination is evident in his contributions to literature on administration innovations, infrastructure financing, and financial inclusion. As a seasoned administrator and thought leader,
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